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This tasty honey walnut shrimp brings together crunchy, juicy shrimp with a smooth honey sauce and snap from candied walnuts. It’s a great dish for when you want something fancy but easy to pull off at home, giving you a favorite you’d usually only find in restaurants.
I made this for a family dinner once and was shocked at how fast it vanished. Now it’s my go-to when friends come around or when I just want a special treat.
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Step-By-Step Cooking
When I first paired candied walnuts with shrimp, I saw how much the texture lifts the whole dish.
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Great Serving Ideas
Serve this as soon as you mix it so shrimp remain crispy and walnuts stay crunchy. It feels great making a restaurant-style dish at home and sharing bold tastes with friends.
Frequently Asked Cooking Questions
- → How do I keep the shrimp crunchy after coating?
Coat the shrimp twice with cornstarch and egg white to get a nice crust. Also, frying at the right heat helps keep them from getting soggy.
- → What’s the trick to glazing walnuts evenly?
Cook the walnuts gently with sugar and water on medium, stirring all the time till the sugar melts and sticks to the nuts for a nice, even crunch.
- → Can I bake shrimp instead of frying to make it lighter?
Sure thing! Baking the coated shrimp at a high heat can keep them crispy with less oil, though frying gives a richer crunch.
- → How can I tweak the sauce’s sweetness?
You can add more or less honey to suit your taste. A bit of lemon juice also helps cut the sweetness and adds some zing.
- → When’s the best time to add the glazed walnuts?
Put the cooled walnuts in right before you serve so they stay crunchy and don’t get soggy.